Two Andrew Jones Floorstanders, One Big Question
MoFi Electronics builds its SourcePoint loudspeakers around a concentric point source driver designed by Andrew Jones, where the tweeter sits at the acoustic center of the midrange cone so the whole speaker behaves like a single coherent source. That approach gives you precise imaging and a natural tonal balance that holds up whether you are seated in the sweet spot or a little off to the side. Two of those designs are floorstanders that AEA carries, the SourcePoint 888 and the flagship SourcePoint V10 Master Edition, and the choice between them comes down to scale, room size, and how far you want to take the design.
Specifications compared
| Specification | SourcePoint 888 | SourcePoint V10 Master Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Passive (requires a separate amplifier) | Passive (requires a separate amplifier) |
| Design | Three-way floorstanding loudspeaker | Three-way floorstanding loudspeaker with passive radiator loading |
| Woofers | Two 8 inch paper-cone woofers | Two 10 inch paper-cone woofers |
| Crossover | — | Hand-built Master Edition crossover with polypropylene film capacitors, air-core inductors, and metalized-film resistors |
| Crossover Frequencies | 130Hz and 1.6kHz | 130Hz and 1.4kHz |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz to 30kHz | 27Hz to 30kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.5 ohms | 4.5 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m) | 91dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Enclosure | Rear-ported vented floorstanding cabinet | Multi-chambered sealed cabinet with rear-firing passive radiators |
| Finishes | Satin Walnut, Satin Black Ash, Satin White Ash | — |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 42.13 x 12.6 x 16.14 inches (H x W x D, without grille) | 48.8 x 19.9 x 15.5 inches (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 96.2 lbs each | 160 lbs each |
| Cabinet Finish | — | Real wood veneer in Walnut or Black Ash |
| Concentric Driver | 1.25 inch soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of an 8 inch paper-cone midrange | 1.25 inch tunable soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of a 10 inch Andrew Jones paper-cone midrange |
| Maximum Power Input | 200 watts | 200 watts |
| Passive Radiators | — | Two 10 inch rear-firing passive radiators |
The Shared Andrew Jones Design
Both speakers start from the same core idea. Each uses a concentric driver where a 1.25 inch soft-dome tweeter is mounted at the acoustic center of the midrange cone, so the highs and mids launch from the same point in space. The result is a stable, focused image and a smooth transition through the vocal range, because there is no physical gap between the drivers handling those frequencies. Both are three-way passive floorstanders that need a separate amplifier, both present a friendly 6 ohm nominal load that dips to 4.5 ohms, and both accept up to 200 watts. Both are also built as real furniture, with substantial cabinets and genuine wood finishes rather than printed vinyl. If you have heard and loved the SourcePoint sound, you get that same voicing philosophy in either one.
The Models Compared
The 8 inch Concentric: SourcePoint 888
The SourcePoint 888 builds on the 8 inch concentric driver, adding two 8 inch paper-cone woofers in a rear-ported cabinet to turn the standmount point source idea into a full floorstander. It reaches down to 32Hz, carries an 87dB sensitivity rating, and stands just over 42 inches tall at about 96 pounds each. This is the speaker for the listener who wants the concentric point source magic with real low end weight, in a cabinet that still fits comfortably into most living rooms. It is the natural step up from the SourcePoint 8 bookshelf when you want floorstanding scale without moving to the flagship.
The 10 inch Flagship: SourcePoint V10 Master Edition
The SourcePoint V10 Master Edition scales everything up. The concentric driver grows to 10 inches with a tunable tweeter, the two woofers grow to 10 inches, and instead of a port the cabinet uses two 10 inch rear-firing passive radiators in a sealed, multi-chamber enclosure. On top of that sits a hand-built Master Edition crossover using polypropylene film capacitors, air-core inductors, and metalized-film resistors. It reaches lower at 27Hz, is notably more sensitive at 91dB, and it is a serious piece of furniture at nearly 49 inches tall and 160 pounds each. This is the flagship, built for listeners who want the fullest expression of the design and have the room to let it breathe.
Which Should You Buy by Scenario
You have a large room and want full-range scale
Choose the V10 Master Edition. Its 10 inch drivers, passive radiator loading, and 27Hz reach give it the effortless low end and dynamic headroom that a big room rewards.
You have a small to medium room
Choose the 888. Its 8 inch drivers and more compact cabinet load a normal living room cleanly, giving you deep, controlled bass without overwhelming the space, and it is easier to place near a wall.
Your amplifier is modest in power
Lean toward the V10 Master Edition. At 91dB it is 4dB more sensitive than the 888, so it plays louder from the same watts and gives a smaller amplifier more room to work. Both share the same 6 ohm nominal and 4.5 ohm minimum load, so neither is a difficult match on impedance.
You want the most refined crossover
Choose the V10 Master Edition. Its hand-built crossover uses audiophile grade film capacitors, air-core inductors, and metalized-film resistors, which is part of what separates the Master Edition from the rest of the line.
You want the concentric point source at a more attainable scale
Choose the 888. It delivers the same Andrew Jones point source imaging and tonal balance in a floorstander that is smaller, lighter, and simpler to accommodate.
A Note on Amplification and the Rest of the System
Both of these are passive speakers, so each needs a separate amplifier. MoFi does not build amplifiers, so you will pair them with an integrated amplifier or a power amplifier from another brand that AEA carries. Because both present a 6 ohm nominal load that dips to 4.5 ohms and accept up to 200 watts, a clean, current capable amplifier will serve either one well, and the more sensitive V10 will reach satisfying levels with less power on tap. From there a good source and preamplifier let the concentric design show what it can do, because a point source this coherent will reveal exactly what you feed it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should I choose if I have a large room and want full-range scale?
Choose the V10 Master Edition. Its 10 inch drivers, passive radiator loading, and 27Hz reach give it the effortless low end and dynamic headroom that a big room rewards.
Which should I choose if I have a small to medium room?
Choose the 888. Its 8 inch drivers and more compact cabinet load a normal living room cleanly, giving you deep, controlled bass without overwhelming the space, and it is easier to place near a wall.
Which should I choose if I want the most refined crossover?
Choose the V10 Master Edition. Its hand-built crossover uses audiophile grade film capacitors, air-core inductors, and metalized-film resistors, which is part of what separates the Master Edition from the rest of the line.
Which should I choose if I want the concentric point source at a more attainable scale?
Choose the 888. It delivers the same Andrew Jones point source imaging and tonal balance in a floorstander that is smaller, lighter, and simpler to accommodate.
Come Listen at AEA
AEA is an authorized MoFi Electronics dealer with a showroom in Timonium, Maryland. Demo units rotate and not every model is always set up, so please reach out to arrange a listen or to let us help match the SourcePoint 888 or the V10 Master Edition to your room, your amplifier, and the rest of your system.